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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.92 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.92 and 358.86 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.92 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.92 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.92 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 186,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,937.35/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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